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C20 GTV

2000 Alfa Romeo 166

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,586 mi
Last recorded136,586 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 16690,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 136,586 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front bumper brackets rotten away, bumper is secure.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Transmission cooler pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2019 136,571 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front bumper support brackets badly corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler pipes corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 136,569 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat base to floor pan. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat base to floor pan. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All suspension coil springs corroded.

Altenator drive belt deteriorated.

Both front bumper support brackets badly corroded.

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler pipes corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 136,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

General condition under vehicle corroding.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 135,823 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 135,823 miles

Central Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 135,807 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 135,169 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 134,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 134,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 129,937 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 129,937 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 125,362 miles

both front brake discs rough on inner faces.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 123,139 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 118,990 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 112,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine top stabaliser bar bush badly worn.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 105,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 96,669 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 96,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 87,009 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 87,009 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?

Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,359
position lamp(s) not working 2,194
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,135
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,384
Headlamp aim too low 1,113
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C20 GTV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 166 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C20 GTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 166 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C20 GTV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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